Newly discovered St. Augustine sermons shed light on this mysterious Bible story
Newly discovered sermons by Saint Augustine point to a new interpretation of one of the stranger passages in the Bible.
Latter-day Saint defense of religious freedom goes back to the beginning
Even after being driven from their homes, Joseph Smith and other early leaders insisted on protecting religious liberty for any believer, whether they were Christian or not.
Where did things go wrong with JJ Peterka in Utah?
Is JJ Peterka good? Is Peterka lazy? Who is JJ Peterka? Why did Peterka leave Utah? What type of player is JJ Peterka?
What the Church of Jesus Christ is inviting all to do as the United States prepares to celebrate 250 years
First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites all "to participate in a unified fast to express gratitude for religious liberty."
Opinion: The founding fathers audited the Crown through the Declaration of Independence
Auditors look at a system, ask questions about accountability, demand transparency, look where control is being abused and require evidence to make a claim
The sincere, unapologetic joy of Utah’s Freedom Festival parade
At Provo's Freedom Festival parade on Saturday, veterans, college students and high schoolers told the Deseret News what Independence Day means to them.
Letter to the Editor: As we celebrate America 250 choose hope over division
On July 4, 2026 we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The declaration states: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men…
Red, white and view: Checking out celebrations in the nation’s front yard
Follow along as I check out all the festivities in the nation's capital city, as President Trump's Freedom 250 events unfold.
Opinion: American energy is the backbone of national progress and prosperity
American energy has fueled victory in wartime, prosperity in peacetime, and innovation at every turn.
Does the Statue of Liberty’s promise still ring true?
The America that welcomed me, my family and millions of others like us is slipping away — but the story isn’t over
Religious freedom undergirds the very existence of America
Why does the Bill of Rights place religious freedom first? The president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on faith and governance.